Laboratory Technologist (Locum), Kitale at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu

Ref. No: AKHK/KTL/LT/02/22

Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the successful candidate will ensure provision of effective, efficient, and quality laboratory analytical services in the hospital

Other Responsibilities:

• Receive, accession and process specimens, release patient results and manage laboratory archives as per laboratory procedures.
• Maintain relevant equipment in terms of routine maintenance, calibration and quality control.
• Participate in proficiency testing and other quality assurance programs.
• Create and maintain documents and records as required in the laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures including but not limited to those related to safety and infection control.

Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board with a current practice license is mandatory.
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
• Ability to write and review SOPs.
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

The email subject line MUST include position title and reference number being applied for i.e ‘’LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST AKHK/KTL/LT/02/22’